Non-Payment Eviction

Received a Rent Demand? How to Stop a Non-Payment Eviction. 💪

You fell behind on rent. It happens. But instead of working with you, your corporate landlord posts a terrifying "Eviction Notice" right on your door demanding payment immediately. It feels as if they are trying to panic you into self-eviction.

In New York, the landlord must follow an intricate process which most often involves "predicate notices" which are required before an action can be filed. In most cases, first the landlord should serve a "5-Day Rent Demand." Second, the landlord serves a "14-Day Rent Demand" informing you that you have 14 days to make payment or face eviction proceedings. In many cases in New York, especially medium or larger landords, a "Good Cause Eviction Notice" in addition to the 5-day and 14-day demands is required.

Also, be aware: generally Landlord’s can't refuse to accept rent in order to force non-payment eviction. In this event, if your landlord rejects your rent to force you out, courts might dismiss the eviction case.